Area : Khumbu Himal in the Everest Area Kwangde
Ri is also called Kongde Ri and Kwande on various maps.
This difficult mountain forms an impressive multi-summited
ridge on the eastern end of the Lumding Himal, which
in turn can be regarded as part of the Rolwaling Himal.
Rising south-west of Namche Bazaar above the Bhote Kosi
river, the mountain's northern flank forms an impressive
barrier that throws down several steep ridges to the
north.
It's glaciated southern flank is more
aloof. It is hidden at the northern end of the Lumding
Drangka, a high and remote valley bounded to the west
by the tumbling glaciers of Karyolung (6,511m/21,361ft),
Khartang (6,853m/22,484ft) and Numbur (6,959m/22,831ft).
The Lumdring valley is rarely visited by trekkers or
expeditions. At the northern end of the valley the stream
cascades down a natural rocky barrier above which is
a moraine-bound lake, the Tsho Og, at the snout of the
Limding Glacier. North of the Tsho Og, itself hidden
in a huge rocky cwm, is the massive Lumding Tsho Teng
(5,151m/16,899ft).
All of the routes climbed to date on
the Kwangde Peaks are difficult, none have proved suitable
for commercial trekking peak expeditions. The routes
on the North Face are particularly difficult and reflect
recent developments in lightweight Himalayan climbing,
with an emphasis on technical difficulty and a high
degree of commitment. They have invariably been made
by two climbers without support camps or fixed ropes,
although in at least one case a subsequent ascent has
seen a return to traditional siege style tactics with
masses of fixed rope and camps. Even the routes on the
South Face are commiting and difficult, although the
climbing is more traditional in character.The first
ascent of Kwangde Lho was made by a Nepalese expedition
in 1975 which was led by Kumar Khagdar and Bikram Shah.
The actual summit was reached on 17 October by Lhakpa
Tenzing. Sonam Gyalzen, Shambhu Tamang and Sonam Hisi
via the South Ridge.Experienced climbers who are looking
for rarely climbed and challenging small peak in the
Himalayas will find this peak very attractive. Further
Information to arrange a climb to this peak will be
provided on request.
Total Days : 25-days
trip 21 days trekking and climbing 4-night hotel in
kathmandu.
Day 01 : Arrive in kathmandu transfer
to hotel.
Day 02 : Briefing and In Kathmandu,
sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Fly Kathmandu to Lukla..
Day 23 : Fly back to Lukla kathmandu.
Day 24 : Free day in kathmandu.
Day 25 : Departure int'l airport KTM
Participation :
A minimum of 2 participants is required
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